Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 126% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 126% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 52 (6,704 KZT) | 2,847 KZT | + 135% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 31 (3,945 KZT) | 2,053 KZT | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 16 (1,983 KZT) | 851 KZT | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (901 KZT) | 486 KZT | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (1,786 KZT) | 657 KZT | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.17 (660 KZT) | 697 KZT | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 22 (2,811 KZT) | 1,580 KZT | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (988 KZT) | 518 KZT | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.98 (509 KZT) | 238 KZT | + 114% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 12 (1,578 KZT) | 359 KZT | + 340% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 58 (7,410 KZT) | 2,571 KZT | + 188% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (1,056 KZT) | 592 KZT | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.14 (529 KZT) | 191 KZT | + 177% | |
| Housing | + 230% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 230% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,165 (1,171,401 KZT) | 361,452 KZT | + 224% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,423 (820,956 KZT) | 222,915 KZT | + 268% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 767 (98,031 KZT) | 28,972 KZT | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,128 (655,419 KZT) | 214,909 KZT | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,254 (415,860 KZT) | 147,397 KZT | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 613 (78,368 KZT) | 60,601 KZT | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 352 (44,996 KZT) | 3,808 KZT | + 1081% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,480 (189,108 KZT) | 185,033 KZT | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 350 (44,744 KZT) | 49,137 KZT | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 46 (5,916 KZT) | 6,757 KZT | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 41 (5,265 KZT) | 4,075 KZT | + 29% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 45% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 223 (28,560 KZT) | 17,520 KZT | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 209 (26,727 KZT) | 20,067 KZT | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 328 (41,865 KZT) | 20,906 KZT | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 325 (41,515 KZT) | 29,452 KZT | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 199% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 199% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 98,565 (12,597,744 KZT) | 9,045,710 KZT | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.56 (455 KZT) | 189 KZT | + 141% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 292 (37,318 KZT) | 5,520 KZT | + 576% | |
| Personal Care | + 301% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 301% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (2,902 KZT) | 568 KZT | + 411% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 37 (4,790 KZT) | 1,336 KZT | + 258% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 261 (33,330 KZT) | 5,254 KZT | + 534% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (3,331 KZT) | 1,517 KZT | + 120% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 21 (2,634 KZT) | 855 KZT | + 208% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (2,987 KZT) | 804 KZT | + 272% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 14 (1,793 KZT) | 469 KZT | + 282% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 26 (3,343 KZT) | 347 KZT | + 862% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 49 (6,222 KZT) | 3,090 KZT | + 101% | |
| Entertainment | + 115% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 115% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 195 (24,981 KZT) | 8,228 KZT | + 204% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 100 (12,723 KZT) | 3,084 KZT | + 313% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 237 (30,311 KZT) | 15,805 KZT | + 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 313 (40,067 KZT) | 19,765 KZT | + 103% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 86 (10,934 KZT) | 2,046 KZT | + 434% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (2,583 KZT) | 1,317 KZT | + 96% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (5,799 KZT) | 1,109 KZT | + 423% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,847 (236,089 KZT) | 322,504 KZT | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.54 (69 KZT) | 51 KZT | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 314 (40,099 KZT) | 12,764 KZT | + 214% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (2,307 KZT) | 604 KZT | + 282% | |
| TOTAL | + 167% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,532 prices entered by 285 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 167% more expensive than in Kazakhstan
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